Radiohead. Much as In Rainbows was a complete letdown in every way, and they're not even close to as good as anyone in the press says, NIN is just too damn inconsistent, and Trent frankly hasn't made a truly stellar album in 16 years, though The Fragile is still pretty good. I can't wait for the reissue of Pretty Hate Machine. The tracks from it sound 1000% better on All That Could Have Been Live than on the album.

I've been listening to both bands for a very long time and I've seen them both live several times. I think Radiohead are more consistent so I'll vote for them. The only album by them I wouldn't call brilliant is their debut.

Haven't yet heard music I've enjoyed from Ninch Inch Nails (haven't heard any full albums, just various tracks from different albums), but am open to suggestions.

Can you name names? If you really want my opinion I'm always glad to help.

All opinions are appreciated.

"Hurt" is about the only song I remember the name of. Some of what I heard was very crude, and I recall one very tasteless video. Unless I hear music a lot or have albums, I rarely remember titles. I didn't like the vocals, or those with coarser lyrics, so instrumentals would be safer (if you can name a couple particularly, you think, good ones, then I'll try find if it's streaming somewhere since I'm not about to buy any NIN albums).

Thanks.

"The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. They donít alter their views to fit the facts. They alter the facts to fit the views" (Doctor Who - The Face of Evil, Jan 22, 1977).

Nine Inch Nails. As much as Radiohead are cool, I believe what Mr. Reznor has done for the industry is..well...beyond phenomenal actually. He manages to blend his lyrics and music nicely together in order to portray themes of which he so desires. And he's up front about it as well.

Also, NIN is more reflective of society imo.

Also, to those of you who want albums: The Downward Spiral is an excellent start.

^I'd recommend The Mark Has Been Made, Corona Radiata (best ambient piece I've ever heard), A Warm Place, and 28 Ghosts IV. Actually, the entire "Ghosts" album is instrumental but I think the best ones are the ones I just listed.

^I'd recommend The Mark Has Been Made, Corona Radiata (best ambient piece I've ever heard), A Warm Place, and 28 Ghosts IV. Actually, the entire "Ghosts" album is instrumental but I think the best ones are the ones I just listed.

"Hurt" is about the only song I remember the name of. Some of
what I heard was very crude, and I recall one very tasteless video.
Unless I hear music a lot or have albums, I rarely remember titles. I
didn't like the vocals, or those with coarser lyrics, so instrumentals
would be safer (if you can name a couple particularly, you think, good
ones, then I'll try find if it's streaming somewhere since I'm not about
to buy any NIN albums).

Some of the best NIN songs: Hurt (but you've heard it and don't like it.) This version is pretty cool. Credit to Dean for turning me on to it:

Granted, Trent does overuse profanity. Cash stripped it out for his version and I've read that Reznor started doing it Cash style, lyrically.

Other good ones which back up NIN's inclusion on this site:PinionLastA Warm PlaceThe Downward SpiralLa MerThe Great BelowThe Perfect Drug

Head Like a HoleSunspotsRight Where It BelongsIn This TwilightZero-Sum

I'm a big fan of Radiohead, too.

And oh yes, I have a collection of their videos. Absolutely tasteless, but I still like them.

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